κρόκη

Ancient Greek

Etymology 1

From κρέκω (krékō, to weave) + (, abstract noun suffix). The former is from Proto-Indo-European *krek- (to weave), see also Serbo-Croatian kresati, English reel.[1]

Alternative forms

  • κρόξ (króx)

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κρόκη • (krókē) f (genitive κρόκης); first declension

  1. thread which is passed between the threads of the warp, woof
  2. (in general) thread
Inflection

Etymology 2

Possibly from a Proto-Indo-European *ḱorkeh₂. Connected with Sanskrit शर्कर (śarkara, pebble, gravel; later, sugar) or कृशन (kṛśana, pearl).

Alternative forms

  • κροκάλη (krokálē)

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κρόκη • (krókē) f (genitive κρόκης); first declension

  1. pebble on the seashore
Inflection

References

  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “reel”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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